44/56. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2543b — Goodness to the People of Egypt
The Advice Of The Prophet (SAW) Concerning The People Of Egypt
Hadith About Egypt, Good Treatment, and Dispute
Sahih Muslim : 2543b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2543b
حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَعُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، سَمِعْتُ حَرْمَلَةَ الْمِصْرِيَّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ شُمَاسَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَصْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي، ذَرٍّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّكُمْ سَتَفْتَحُونَ مِصْرَ وَهِيَ أَرْضٌ يُسَمَّى فِيهَا الْقِيرَاطُ فَإِذَا فَتَحْتُمُوهَا فَأَحْسِنُوا إِلَى أَهْلِهَا فَإِنَّ لَهُمْ ذِمَّةً وَرَحِمًا " . أَوْ قَالَ " ذِمَّةً وَصِهْرًا فَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ رَجُلَيْنِ يَخْتَصِمَانِ فِيهَا فِي مَوْضِعِ لَبِنَةٍ فَاخْرُجْ مِنْهَا " . قَالَ فَرَأَيْتُ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ شُرَحْبِيلَ بْنِ حَسَنَةَ وَأَخَاهُ رَبِيعَةَ يَخْتَصِمَانِ فِي مَوْضِعِ لَبِنَةٍ فَخَرَجْتُ مِنْهَا .
Abu Dharr Narrated from:
Abu Dharr reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: You would soon conquer Egypt and that is a land which is known (as the land of al-qirat). So when you conquer it, treat its inhabitants well. For there lies upon you the responsibility because of blood-tie or relationship of marriage (with them). And when you see two persons falling into dispute amongst themselves for the space of a brick, than get out of that. He (Abu Dharr) said: I saw Abd al-Rahman b. Shurahbil b. Hasana and his brother Rabi'a disputing with one another for the space of a brick. So I left that (land).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2543bIn-book reference : Book 44, Hadith 323USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 31, Hadith 6174
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2543b
This hadith about Egypt clearly names the land that would be conquered and says it was known as the land of al-qirat. Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) instructed that when it was conquered, its inhabitants should be treated well. The reason given in the narration is a bond of protection and either blood-tie or marriage relationship. The Prophet also told Abu Dharr that if he saw two people disputing there over the place of a brick, he should leave. Abu Dharr later saw two brothers disputing over such a place, so he left. The hadith points to kindness, respect for bonds, and avoiding a place when conflict over small matters appears.
What we learn from this hadith
- The people of Egypt are mentioned with a right to good treatment.
- The hadith links good conduct to protection and family-related bonds.
- Small property disputes can become a reason to step away.
- Abu Dharr followed the prophetic instruction when he saw the sign.
